Category Archives: Pedestrian Accident
Tampa MOVES Initiative Aims to Create Safer Streets for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Early in August, the city of Tampa announced the implementation of the MOVES initiative, which has been in development for the last three years. It is hoped that, as the first citywide mobility plan, the initiative will go a long way towards improving road conditions, lessening traffic congestion, and making the roadways safer in… Read More »
Pedestrian Fatalities Have Increased by Almost 80 Percent Since 2010
Pedestrian accidents have become an increasingly serious problem in the U.S. over the last decade. In fact, according to a recent study released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian fatalities are increasing faster than all other types of traffic fatalities combined, going up by 77 percent since 2010. All other traffic fatalities,… Read More »
Tips for Safe Driving Near School Zones
perhaps the most devastating. This is especially true in pedestrian accident cases. Unfortunately, these kinds of accidents are a lot more likely to happen during certain parts of the year and with thousands of children returning to school this month, that time is officially upon us. There are, however, steps that Florida drivers can… Read More »
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents In Florida
Florida’s balmy weather and many attractions make walking in the state a tempting prospect. Unfortunately, doing so can prove extremely dangerous, especially in recent years. In fact, a new report from the Governors’ Highway Safety Association found that the rate of fatal pedestrian accidents in Florida has risen by nearly 30 percent, making it… Read More »
The Dangers Of Mid-Block Crosswalk Accidents
While many assume that intersections are the most dangerous places on the road for pedestrians, the reality is that an estimated 70 percent of serious pedestrian accidents occur in non-intersection locations. That is not to say that crosswalks aren’t dangerous. In fact, an alarming number of the most serious crashes between pedestrians and motorists… Read More »